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Yorkton Fall & Winter 2014-2015 Everything you're looking for and more! A publication of The News Review Page 2 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Message from the mayor Tourism Message Welcome to the City of Yorkton! Our region offers a myriad of opportunities for travelers looking for fun and entertainment. Whether its world class walleye fishing or fine dining and entertainment you can find it all in our region. Yorkton is the fifth largest city in Saskatchewan with a population approaching 20,000. As the service centre for the third largest trading area in the province we have an abundance of goods and services and recreational opportunities. The Gallagher Centre Water Park is a guaranteed hit with the children and a great place to spend the day. As our fall turns to winter you will be able to enjoy one of the finest snowmobile trail systems in the province and you won’t want to miss the hockey action with our defending national champion Yorkton Terriers. We have something for every taste so make plans to visit our vibrant community. Yorkton…. a city with many fun winter activities! Bob Maloney Mayor Where good things happen when experiencing the exciting attractions and the warm hospitality all year round. The possibilities for enjoying Yorkton are as colorful and endless as our cultural makeup. Our fall and winter season explodes with activities from festivals and band concerts to rodeos and sporting events. The Gallagher Centre invites you to attend programs and special events celebrating the fall and winter seasons. Enjoy splashing in the water park, relaxing in the whirlpool and refreshing in the steam room. Winter in Yorkton has it all – events featuring sports, recreation and culture. For the snowmobile enthusiast, sled right into Yorkton on one of the three designated snowmobile routes to access the accommodations, entertainment and services. Enjoy the fun sledding with friends at the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Provincial Festival in February. Get your toes tapping and enjoy the music at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards happening in April. Don’t forget that Yorkton offers the widest variety of shopping experiences in this trading area. To tempt your palate, Yorkton has more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in North America. Everywhere you go in Yorkton, good things happen starting with our friendly spirit…a special brand of prairie hospitality that will make you feel at home all winter long! HOW SHOE OBSESSED ARE YOU? 18A Broadway St. E., Yorkton 306-782-4114 Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 3 Painted Hand Casino wants to entertain By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer It’s not easy to be the number one entertainment destination in Yorkton, and the Painted Hand Casino has been striving to stay at that top spot for the last eighteen years. The 43,000 square foot facility has gaming, a restaurant and snack bar, and the Parkland Room for events, concerts and celebrations. Angus Vincent, Advertising Coordinator with the Casino says that their goal is to respond to what people want, whether they’re regular patrons or people just passing through, with promotions, events and entertainment for everyone from long time visitors to tourists passing through town. “We always like to have something going on, whether it’s a simple thing like you can come in, swipe and have a game to play on the kiosk, or coming in on a Tuesday to a slot tournament to take part in, different events like that. Maybe taking in a band on Wednesday nights or a DJ on Tuesday nights.” Entertainment is the goal, and part of that is bringing in different musicians who are touring the country. Vincent says that they want to bring in what people enjoy, and they respond to what people have raved about in the past and want to see again. Country music has been a big draw for many of the casino patrons, and that means they know acts like Charlie Major, coming on November 24, are going to be something people Continued on Page 4 FAMILY RESTAURANT 9 Jct. Hwy. 9 & 16 16 Featuring • All Day Breakfast • Weekday Morning Breakfast Special • Weekday Lunch Specials • Nightly Specials • Tuesday - 20% OFF with your 55+ Emerald Card. • Fridays - Kids Eat Free 5-9 p.m. With purchase of Entree of $7.95 or larger. 1 child per adult. Applies to 10 & under. See in store for details. Some restrictions may apply. Prices subject to change without notice. Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Page 4 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Painted Hand Casino Restaurant Continued from Page 3 respond to and want to see. It’s not about just picking what they know will work, but also trying to find acts that they think there’s a desire to see in the community, especially among new visitors. He notes that when they brought in Default a few years ago, they sold out a couple days before the show and the room was filled with people who Vincent had never seen inside the casino, and that means it’s not only a great night out for the people attending the concert, but they also have the chance to see everything the casino has to offer. The mix of what’s reliable and what’s new applies to the gaming floor itself, which houses 240 slot machines and 7 live table games. That is also always changing, bringing in new games and keeping old favorites to keep the floor fresh and interesting to players. Even working at the casino, Vincent says he’s sometimes surprised by what he sees on the floor, and that this keeps it interesting for patrons. “When things are stagnant, that’s when they fall off the radar, so you have to keep things fresh and keep things exciting.” The goal for the Painted Hand is to provide entertainment, however people want to be entertained is up to them. Vincent says they like to see people flow from events in the Parkland Room, to the gaming floor, to the restaurant, and enjoy all the things in the casino. “I want to go out and be entertained, be entertained with the gaming floor, in combination with the restaurant, in combination with whoever is playing.” They also strive for a welcoming atmosphere, whether someone visits regularly or is in the casino for the first time. Vincent says that they strive to create a family atmosphere, and it’s something he has seen first Continued on Page 6 Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 5 Come visit us at our new Parkland Mall location Canadian Tire has been serving the City of Yorkton for 40 years Follow us Three times the shopping space with wider aisles and 13,000 new products Canadian Tire is a locally owned store carrying a wide variety of products such as Hardware, Automotive, Home, Sport and Recreation and much more. Check out our Fishing & Hunting Pro Shop Monday - Saturday AUTO SERVICE: Yorkton, SK 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Saturday 306-783-9733 Sunday www.canadiantire.ca 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Page 6 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Painted Hand Casino in the night sky Continued from Page 4 hand as he has become friends with patrons and more involved in their lives. In his case, after spending some time going back to school, he notes that coming back to work a lot of time has been spent catching up with patrons who he says have become like family to himself and the rest of the staff. “It’s a really close knit environment and we really like it. You really grow close to the patrons.” They also want to be good neighbours. The location is across the street from the Gallagher Center, and Vincent says they enjoy a good relationship and enjoy the many opportunities for partnership they have had over the years. Together, they have made the western end of Yorkton the place to go for entertainment in the city. Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 7 Grand Slam of Curling By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The Grand Slam of Curling brings the best curling teams from around the world to compete in five different tournaments in Canada. The second of those tournaments, The Canadian Open, will be taking place in Yorkton on December 9-14. Gerry Adam, organizer of the event, says that this will be the top caliber of curling, with the top sixteen teams in the world getting invitations to compete in the event. While the teams are not yet known, Adam expects Canadian curling greats Jennifer Jones, Glenn Howard and Mike McEwan, as well as some of the European teams like Thomas Ulsrud out of Norway and David Murdoch out of Scotland. This is going to be a world class curling event, and Adam says that the level of competition is going to be at the top of the world rankings. “It’s going to be such a good field for the people coming out.” Part of the goal of the event is to take curling in Yorkton to the next level, and get new people involved in the sport. He says that people like Jennifer Jones and Brad Jacobs are Olympic champions, but also regular people, and he says that they will inspire a younger generation to get into curling and see what it takes to play the sport on the world stage. He expects that after the event, people will see how much fun the game is, and that they will see more people trying it out at the local rink. One difference between the curling that regularly takes place in the city and the Grand Slam is that the event will take place in the Farrell Agencies Arena, in order to allow for more seating. Adam says that Mark Schurek of Winnipeg is doing the ice for the event, and he’s done this hundreds of times before, and will make sure that even in a different location, the ice is at a world standard for the curlers coming in. The event will be aired on Sportsnet, and Adam says that this is going to be a chance to showcase Yorkton and what is happening in the city. Adam says that it’s going to be a good thing for the entire city, as it will bring in crowds using all of the city’s services as well as watching the elitelevel curling. Tickets are currently available through Ticketmaster. Over 400 tickets have already been sold, Adam says, so he encourages people to get tickets as soon as possible. Your Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and Ram Truck Supercentre in the Parkland! Motor Trend Truck of the Year 2013 & 2014 Dodge Journey Chrysler 200 Dodge Ram 1500 T Jeep Cherokee Grand Caravan 270 Hamilton Road Yorkton, Sask. www.yorktondodge.com Local 306-783-9022 Toll Free 1-877-726-0823 Page 8 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Take a walking tour through Yorkton's past A walk in the winter can be an exhilarating way to experience Yorkton. There are several defined walking tours in the city which are a great way to connect to the Yorkton’s past, as well as allowing visitors to exercise at their own pace. The local walking tours include; Heritage Walking Tour Often the history of a community can only be found in dusty book and by looking at faded photos. But the history of Yorkton is alive and well in the form of a selfguided walking tour. The tour begins at the Godfrey Dean Cultural Centre on Smith Street and ends at 29 Myrtle Avenue. If you proceed at a leisurely pace, the walk will take about an hour and a half. For a brochure on the tour, contact Tourism Yorkton by calling 7838707. City Cemetery Walking Tour A self-guided walking tour of the City of Yorkton Cemetery gives visitors a chance to experience the unique history of the area. It guides visitors along the pathways of this beautifully treed 10.5 acres, a book containing 28 sites has been prepared and can be purchased for $3. The complete tour will take about one hour and a half, but can be shortened. Stroll at your leisure, as you follow the trail outlines on the book’s map. There are benches at various locations in the cemetery where a visitor can rest. On the tour you will meet many of the early pioneers, and some of the more contemporary figures of Yorkton and area; all interesting and colourful personalities. In the process, much of the region’s history will be revealed. Yorkton’s Public Art Walking Tour Enjoy exploring Yorkton! You’re invited to follow a special guide through downtown parks and around historic sites. In public places and hidden spaces you will find Yorkton is a city filled with art. This guide will also lead you to special exhibition spaces where unexpected treasures await you each time you visit. To obtain your guide and/or further details, contact Tourism Yorkton at 783-8707. The city is also connected to the country’s longest recreational trail – The Trans Canada Trail. An 18,000-kilometre recreational corridor winding its way through every province and territory – the Trans Canada Trail links over 800 communities along its route. Walking is “… a really great way to see the area, to enjoy what we have to offer and to get some physical activity at the same time,” points out Randy Goulden, manager of Tourism Yorkton. Visit www.tourismyorkton.com or stop by the Tourism office for additional walking trail opportunities. Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 9 Western Development Museum When you want to have a looked back at the history of people immigrating to Saskatchewan, the Western Development Museum Yorkton branch is a great place to visit. The local WDM celebrates the cultural roots of Western Canadian settlers. A glimpse of life over the past century is displayed within the 'Winning the Prairie Gamble: The Saskatchewan Story' centennial exhibit. Also featured outdoors at the museum, located on Highway 16A West, is an extensive line up of steam traction engines, gas tractors, plows and harvesting equipment. Fall and winter hours of operation: August 16 to December: Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm MondayFriday Open 12:00 to 5:00 pm weekends Closed statutory holidays October to December January to March: Open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday-Friday Open 12:00 to 5:00 pm weekends Closed Mondays and statutory holidays Museum Closed: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. Museum Closed at 3:00 pm on: Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve YORKTON CO-OP FOOD CENTRE 30 Argyle St. Phone: (306) 783-3601 YORKTON CO-OP GAS BARS 305 Broadway St. W. Phone: (306) 783-5603 110 Palliser Way Phone: (306) 783-1910 Page 10 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Gallagher Centre is multi-venue If you are looking for something to do on a winter’s evening you should check out the Gallagher Centre. The Gallagher Centre is a multivenue facility providing for a diverse range of activities, and playing host to a range of events. The Nexera Flexihall as a facility is most commonly used as a sports facility hosting track meets, walking track patrons, soccer and volleyball tournaments and tennis. The Nexera Flexihall is also a popular alternative for large functions such as grad, tradeshows, special events celebrations and concerts. The Nexera Flexihall is able to accommodate events up to 4000 people. For meetings the National Bank Convention Place is Yorkton’s Premier location for events ranging from a 20 person boardroom to a 350 person banquet. If you are a fan of curling the rink provides multiple events on a near nightly basis over the winter months. And fans can enjoy the roar of the rocks from an overhead lounge area providing a ‘bird’s eye’ view of every shot. Then for hockey fans, and who isn’t a hockey fan in Canada, the Farrell Agencies Arena (FAA) is of course a focal point. The arena is the home of the Yorkton Figure Skating Club, Yorkton Terriers, and Yorkton Maulers. In the case of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Terriers they are in the midst of defending back-to-back league titles in 2013 and 2014, as well as winning the RBC Cup emblematic of a Canadian championship in 2014. The Terrier schedule can be found at www.yorktonterriers.com The Yorkton Maulers of the Saskatchewan AAA Midget Hockey League, as well as teams from various divisions of Yorkton Minor Hockey also call the Farrell Agencies Arena home. The FAA is Yorkton’s favourite ice arena for Yorkton Minor Hockey, local recreational hockey groups and various private ice rentals. Public Skating is available at the Farrell Agencies Arena Sunday evenings, when no hockey games are scheduled All events at the Gallagher Centre or throughout the city are listed on the events calendar at Yorktonevents.com Information regarding all rentals at the Gallagher Centre including the FAA, Nexera Flexihall, National Bank Convention Place, etc. with exception of the Water Park is available through the Events Team @ 306-786-1740 or the website. Continued on Page 11 Heartland Fuels 24 HOUR SELF SERVICE PETRO-CANADA • Full Convenience Store • 3 Grades of Fuel & Diesel Available ATM on Location CORNER OF HWY. #9 & #16, YORKTON 306-782-5662 19-1st AVENUE NORTH WWW.GARRYBREITKREUZ.COM PH: 306-782-3309 YORKTON, SK GARRY.BREITKREUZ.C1@PARL.GC.CA FX: 306-786-7207 S3N 1J3 Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 11 Gallagher Centre Water Park Continued from Page 10 The Gallagher Centre kiosk also provides a range of services, including Ticketsplus (Terrier games and select events in Yorkton), Ticketmaster with ticket sales for events across Western Canada), lottery retail sales. Their website is Gallaghercentre.com for more information. There is nothing better to escape the chill of winter like a visit to the Gallagher Centre Water Park. The oasis of water activities features a twostory waterslide, a wave pool with zero depth beach entry, lazy river, hot tub, steam and sauna rooms and a 25-metre, five lane swimming pool. And the Water Park offers more than just swimming too. An exciting aquatic climbing wall boasts one and a half stories of intense climbing for all ages. Either side of the wall presents a different difficulty level. The Parkland’s Leading Locally Owned Insurance Provider AGENCIES LTD. The wall offers hours of fun for those who climb to the top – then fall into the deep water. The wall is open to the public during leisure swim times. More information can be obtained by calling 7861740 or email waterpark@ yorkton.ca REMOTE STARTERS Your Insurance Broker Understands WE OFFER… • COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE • MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE ISSUING Offices in … • Foam Lake - 306-272-3242 • Yorkton - 306-783-4477 • Churchbridge - 306-896-2269 • Bredenbury - 306-898-2333 • Stoughton - 306-457-2433 Website: www.farrellagencies.com 24 Hr. Claims Service Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. COMMITTED TO YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY 1 Way Transmitter • up to 3000 ft. of range • timer start • unlock & lock • trunk release 2 Way Transmitter • up to 5000 ft. of range • timer start • lock & unlock • trunk release • 2nd car operation Hwy. #10 E., Yorkton Phone 306-786-2886 * Auto Accessories Are Our Business - Not a Sideline * Page 12 - Fall & Winter Visitor Guide Page 12 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Gaylene Skinner YORKTON CO-OP GAS BAR LEGEND 306-621-0986 45C Palliser Way Yorkton, SK Fall & Winter Visitor Guide - Page 13 Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 13 1. Gaylene Skinner 2. Kal Tire 3. Lexonna's Soup & Such 4. Painted Hand Casino 5. St. Mary's Cultural Centre 6. Shoe La La Footwear & Fashions 7. Yorkton Co-op Food Store 8. Yorkton Co-op Gas Bar (West Broadway) 9. Yorkton Co-op Gas Bar (Palliser Way) 305 Broadway St. W. 306-783-5603 • Convenience store 8 • Propane filling station • Touchless car wash • Full service gas and diesel 1 YORKTON CO-OP FOOD STORE Lexonna’s Soup ’n Such 30 Argyle St. 306-783-3601 Stop in for a meal, snack or coffee break. Our excellent menu includes homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and many dessert choices. 5 • Deli products • Soup/salad bar •Produce dept. • Meat dept. • Grocery delivery • Open 7 days/week 7 306-783-8211 3 3 • Mechanic on duty • Oil, lube & filter changes • Alignments 2 & 4 wheel • Huge Tire Inventory • Emergency 24 Hour Service 8 4 6 7 1 2 2 Call Us 306-782-2334 9 OPEN: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sat. 4 St. Mary’s Parish 50-7th Ave. S., Yorkton, SK Yorkton Co-op Gas Bar 110 Palliser Way Shoe La La Footwear & Fashions 306-783-1910 Great Gift Ideas Ukrainian Catholic Cultural Centre We can accommodate small or large groups • Weddings • Socials • Meetings/Conventions Box 1669 240 Wellington Avenue Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 3L2 Phone: (306) 782-1010 Fax: (306) 782-0424 email: smcultural@sasktel.net website: smcultural.com 5 • 12 Fueling stations • Convenience store • Propane filling station • Dog wash • 4 Wand wash bays • 2 Automatic car wash bays 9 (next to Pizza Hut) Yorkton 306-782-SHOE 6 Page 14 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Visit the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery A visit to an art gallery can be a fine way to spend leisure time in the winter. In Yorkton there are a number of options when it comes to enjoying the visual arts. Perhaps the best known of the local spaces for art in the city is the Godfrey Dean Gallery (GDG). The GDG is an intimate gallery which highlights shows from local to national artists. Located on the corner of Smith Street and Third Avenue the Gallery is comprised of two galleries which together total over 2,000 square feet of exhibit space. Exhibits change on roughly a monthly basis the Gallery a place to visit regularly, especially with the free admission. The aim of the gallery is to offer as much variety in subject matter and various artistic mediums and styles as possible. The Yorkton region has a unique cultural blend. It is the responsibility of its public art gallery, The Godfrey Dean, to reflect the issues and concerns within this community. The Godfrey Dean is the only professional public gallery within a 150 km radius of Yorkton. To learn more or to obtain a current exhibition schedule visit: www.deangallery.ca or call 786-2992. 2014/15 Fall / Winter Exhibitions at the GDG Violins: A Passion Revealed October 4 to December 5, 2014 Yorkton luthier James A. Huziak (1906 - 1996) was a skilled artisan and instrument maker, a passionate creator of fine violins. Making string instruments, and especially violins, is at the pinnacle of woodworking and for 50 years he pursued and refined his relationship with wood. His career and legacy, with over 50 instruments produced, is a significant part of Canadian Prairie cultural history. Over 30 instruments will be on exhibit, along with specialty tools and forms used in the art, science and craft of making a violin. Informal violin performances will be featured at the Group Exhibition GLOW G IN BOWL BIRTHDAY M PARTY ROO AVAILABLE Call for bookings 306-783-5183 Book Your Special Occassion Party With U s! Gr oup Rates Available Yorkton Bowl Arena FULLY LICENSED “FUN IS RIGHT UP OUR ALLEY” Surreal Saskatchewan Group exhibition November-December 2014 Surreal Saskatchewan is a group exhibition that presents an alternative vision of life on the prairies. Unnerving and often unexpected this exhibition reflects the uneasy life of those who make their home in Saskatchewan. Monique Blom, Trea Jensen, Vlade Marasovic, Sharon Strand Sigfuson, Jean E. Sonmor, and Leesa Streifler have created paintings that transport the viewer into alternative dream-like worlds. Worlds where prehistoric skeletal step-bison roam the plains, menacing jesters torment, rainbow hills emerge from still waters, children and women transform into animals, and life cycles into death. Every picture tells a story and nothing is as it seems. Continued on Page 15 Don’t Just Get “R” Done! Get “R” Done Rite! 391 Ball Road Yorkton, SK Phone: 782-9600 Fax: 782-4449 Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 15 Godfrey Dean Art Gallery Continued from Page 14 Teeter-tottering between light and dark, joyful and despairing, Surreal Saskatchewan reflects the complexities of prairie life. Curated by Belinda Harrow, toured by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils. First Nations and Aboriginal Art Gallery A smaller art venue in Yorkton is the First Nations and Aboriginal Art Gallery. Located at 153 Broadway Street West in Yorkton, the Avalon Photography and Framing Gallery features Christ the Teacher Catholic Schools A PROUD TRADITION OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Christ the Teacher Catholic Schools has a proud tradition of providing outstanding Catholic educational programming in all of our schools, and are also pleased to offer: • Pre-Kindergarten • Kindergarten for Enhanced Literacy • French Immersion • Hockey, Dance and Soccer Academy Credit Options • Pre-Advanced and Advanced Placement 45A Palliser Way, Yorkton SK 306-783-8787 www.christtheteacher.ca "Believe… Belong… Become" Catholic Elementary Schools: St. Alphonsus “Open Hands, Caring Hearts” 81 Henderson St. E., Yorkton - 306-783-4121 St. Mary’s “Together We Grow” 212 Independent St., Yorkton - 306-782-2889 St. Michael’s “Called to Love and Serve” 407 Darlington St. E., Yorkton - 306-782-4407 St. Paul’s “Christian Education Through Shepherding” 487 Parkview Rd., Yorkton - 306-783-9212 Dreambuilders “Building the Dream, One Student at a Time” 345 Broadway St. W., Yorkton - 306-782-0901 St. Henry’s Jr. “Building Great Character One Virtue At a Time” 840 Main Street, Melville - 306-728-4758 St. Henry’s Sr. School photography and framing alongside the inspiring work of Saskatchewan’s First Nations and Aboriginal artists, and their diverse works. More information can be obtained by calling 7822368 or by email at avalonphotographyandframing@ sasktel.net A third gallery in Yorkton is located in the Yorkton Public Library. Continued on Page 16 “To Have Knowledge, You Must First Have Reverence for the Lord” 1255 Prince Edward Street, Melville - 306-728-3877 St. Theodore “Where the Knowledge of God is the Foundation of Learning” Theodore - 306-647-2762 Sacred Heart High School “Faith, Knowledge, Unity” 280 Gladstone Avenue North, Yorkton - 306-783-3128 Page 16 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Community pARTners gallery Continued from Page 15 'Community pARTners gallery' is a small, friendly art venue offering an outlet to Yorkton and Saskatchewan artists. Community pARTners gallery, is a joint venture of Yorkton Arts Council and Yorkton Public Library. Emerging artists find a warm and welcoming opportunity to experience the thrill -- and behindthe-scenes appreciation -of creating a public showing of their work from idea to actuality. And, established artists appreciate an additional venue to share new ideas and techniques with an appreciative audience, or revisit familiar themes with a new twist. Several shows are planned for the winter season: 'Quilty ...as sewn !' by the York Colony Quilters Guild wards off the autumnal chill till late October, when Carol Bolt heats up the gallery with 'Pots and Paints', a lively sampling of her adventures in pottery and painting. Ms. Bolt's work is with us until the end of December. 2015 starts off with a group show from OSAC, 'Hi-Fibre Content', to brighten our January gloom. 'Hi-Fibre Content' features a selection of Canadian prairie-based artists working within the realm of contemporary art/craft. The work in this touring exhibition can be described as political, satirical, observant, witty and charming. Exhibitions by emerging local artists working in paint, photography, and other mediums will continue to illuminate the library landscape in February, March, April and May. Most exhibitions contain works for sale as well as display. For more details visit: yorktonarts. ca, osac.ca, and Yorkton Public Library on Facebook. "Our receptions are renowned for ambience and attractive edibles along with friendly folk. You're welcome," added MacColl. Located in the Yorkton Public Library, community pARTners gallery is open during regular win- ter library hours (between Thanksgiving Day and Victoria Day): Mon.10 to 6, Tues. and Wed.10 to 9, Thurs. and Fri.10 to 6, Sat. and Sun.1 to 5. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Locally Owned & Operated Since 1963 info@ossyorkton.com 306-783-6995 Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 17 Cross Country Skiing during winter In a land blanketed with snow for months each year, cross skiing is a great way to still enjoy the outdoors in winter. And in Yorkton there are some fine cross country ski trails awaiting enthusiasts. The Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club sets approximately 10 kilometres of trails at Deer Park. The trails are set in both classic and skate style grooming, and volunteers groom the trails on a regular basis or as needed. The trails vary from fairly level to rolling hills and wind along the tree line and spruce groves. When events are held amenities are close at hand too with access to the club house to host events and house ski equipment. Newcomers to the activity can get a little help as well, with the club having sets of skies to rent to nonmembers. The trails are open and free for all to ski but membership is encouraged to help maintain the equipment and trails. The club meets on a weekly basis for night skiing, but other than special events most ski whenever they wish to. For more information or membership, call Anne Stupak @ 306-783-6617 or email yorktoncrosscountryski@gmail.com Snowboarding on Rodney Ridge Snowboarding has become an increasingly popular winter activity, and locally the City has created a venue for enthusiasts. In 2014 Yorkton Council gave its approval for a snowboard hill in the city on Rodney Ridge which is located on Roslyn Avenue. The hill came about because of local interest. "Over the last number of years, Administration had discussions with community members about the development of a snowboard hill somewhere in the City," said Darcy McLeod, Director of Community Development, Parks & Recreation with the City. "In the fall of 2013, the discussion turned to Rodney Ridge as there is a natural slope that could be used on the north end of the Park. An inactive reservoir from the old water tower is located in this same spot so Environmental Services was consulted. The result is that no equipment heavier than a bobcat would be permitted on the slope for maintenance and a snow fence or reflective markings will be required to separate an area where a valve for the reservoir still exists." The hill has since been developed with local user input, and the hill becomes operational once sufficient snow has fallen. St. Mary’s Parish Ukrainian Catholic Cultural Centre We can accommodate small or large groups • Weddings • Socials • Meetings/Conventions Box 1669 240 Wellington Avenue Yorkton, Saskatchewan S3N 3L2 Phone: 306-782-1010 Fax: 306-782-0424 email: smcultural@sasktel.net Website: smcultural.com Page 18 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Award winning groomed snowmobile trails Snowmobiling re mains a popular winter pastime for many, and in the Yorkton area there is a network of groomed trails to enjoy. The Yorkton SnoRiders Snowmobile Club currently operates about 550 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails around the City of Yorkton. The trails, which extend for a good distance in all directions, traverse some of the most beautiful, pristine back country in the area, offering safe and scenic trail riding. The award winning trails, which have been written up in several snowmobile magazines, offer varying degrees of challenge to snowmobilers. One feature of the trail system is the signage which is posted every winter, directing trail traffic and generally helping to keep the system safe and comfortable for all. A number of shelters along the trail system in the Yorkton area provide rest stops and social gathering places along the route. One, Eagle Peak, some seven kilometres out of Yorkton, is a multi-use facility with a toboggan hill and cooking facilities in addition to the snowmobile trails. The Sno-Riders were the first club in the province to negotiate a unique agreement with the City of Yorkton, which permits the operation of snowmobiles within defined areas of the city. Trails lead around and into the City. Riders are able to access most of the major hotels and restaurants, most fuel stops and Yorkton’s recreation complex, the Gallagher Centre. You can go to their website for more information http://www. yorktonsnoriders.com/ snoriders/trails.html THORSNESS APPLIANCE AND BED STORE Your Dealer SEE US FOR ALL YOUR BEDDING NEEDS 14 Betts Ave. Yorkton Sask. 306-786-7676 HUGE SELECTION of Polaris Snowmobiles WE INSTALL 85 Broadway St. East, Yorkton Toll Free 1-800-667-5545 (Local) 306-782-5545 ★ ★ ★ ★ Full selection of accessories Full selection of riding gear Complete line of trailers Parts, repairs, service Hwy. 10 East, Yorkton 306-783-4566 or 866-600-4566 www.discoverymotorsports.com adventure@discoverymotortsports.com Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 19 Page 20 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Stars for Saskatchewan Each year the Yorkton Arts Council sponsors an array of exciting performances and this fall/winter season is no different. While in Yorkton treat yourself to first class entertainment by taking in one or all of the following performances; Eclipse — Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 7:30 p.m. — Eclipse is an exciting and vibrant musical experience that showcases the very best of Saskatoon’s musicians, arrangers and performers. Eclipse presents a stunning 30 voice ensemble, accompanied by some of Saskatoon’s finest musicians and led by artistic director Roy Sydiaha, with Wes Froese on keyboard. Vocalists are drawn from the community, with a broad and varied background in musical training. From shimmering jazz harmonies and grooving rhythm, to inspiring gospel, Eclipse creates a joyful musical spectacular. It’s a musical event you won’t want to miss! The fusion of band, choral, and swinging arrangements brings energy and life to the choral music scene. Entertaining with classics from blues, soul, swing and pop, we bring our own twist to the music with arrangements by Saskatchewan musi- cians. Prairie Debut Presents: Ensemble Caprice, Baroque Quintet — Tuesday January 27, 2015, 7:30 p.m. — Under the artistic direction of Matthias Maute and Sophie Larivière, Ensemble Caprice is renowned for its innovative interpretations of baroque music and has received national and international acclaim for more than twenty years. The New York Times featured them in a lengthy article, praising them as “imaginative, even powerful, and the playing is topflight”. Ensemble Caprice performs regularly in Europe, in the USA, and also toured in Israel and Taiwan. In Canada, they are invited regularly in most prestigious festivals and concert series across the country. Their CD, Gloria! Vivaldi’s Angels won Canada’s prestigious 2009 JUNO Award. It is Salsa Baroque (Analekta, 2010), the most popular of all their CDs, which is the program they will be bringing to your communities in the 2014/15 season. Salsa Baroque is the music of Latin America and Spain in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Gems from this spectacular musical era will be performed on instruments that were common at the time: flutes and recorders, baroque guitar, violoncello and various percussion instruments. Royal Wood — Sunday, February 22, 2015, 7:30 p.m. — Royal Wood will perform songs from his catalogue of critically acclaimed albums including fan favorites - Juliet, The Lady in White, The Thick Of It and The Glory. Royal has toured Canada extensively and has become a charming and seasoned performer whether in a solo, trio or full band configuration. Royal Wood’s career has been established with critical acclaim and impressive musical achievements. His latest release WE WERE BORN TO GLORY debuted in the Top 25 charts in Canada and was recently nominated for “Adult Alterna- tive Album of the Year” at the 2013 Juno Awards. www.royalwood.ca Ballet Jorgen Canada — Cinderella, Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 7:30 p.m. — This ballet by Bengt Jorgen is an innovative take on the classic fairy tale. Jorgen’s choreography balances the fairy tale elements of the story with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family relationships. Returning to the original Russian tradition of having women perform the roles of the stepsisters, Jorgen builds a more realistic and human look at Cinderella and her circumstances, and then uses these scenes to both counterpoint and highlight the magical aspects of the story. Continued on Page 22 lotsa heart Join us in the heart of the community for year ‘round gift certificates that give lotsa shopping joy to those you love! Available in denominations of $5, $10, $20 and $25 from the Parkland Mall Administration Office. • FREE DELIVERY & MAIL OUT SERVICE • DIABETIC SUPPLY CENTRE • OSTOMY SUPPLIES • FULL PRESCRIPTION SERVICE • PATIENT COUNSELLING OPEN • Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. & Holidays Closed Hearn’s Westview Pharmacy 265 Bradbrooke Drive (ACROSS FROM HOSPITAL) Fax: 783-3775 783-4331 or 783-3988 Parkland Mall in the Heart of the Community. www.parklandmall.net 306-782-2132 Hours: Mon., Tues., Sat. 9:30 am - 6:00 pm; Wed. - Fri. 9:30 am - 9:00 pm; Sun. 12-5 Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 21 Restaurants Whether you are looking for a quick coffee and muffin for the road, or a fancy dinner with wine to celebrate a special occasion, you will find just the right place in Yorkton. “We are fortunate in Yorkton to have a diverse range of restaurants,” said Randy Goulden, manager of Tourism Yorkton. People who are traveling for holidays often look at different dining experiences as a big part of their holiday, noted Goulden. “If you’ve been traveling all day it’s nice to sit back and let FINE DINING Manos 277 Broadway St. E. (Parkland Mall) 306.786.7555 The finest food quality, with the best possible service at the best possible price. Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual 35 - 275 Broadway St. E. 306.783.6453 Great Food and Service. JAPANESE Fuji Sushi & Grill 185 Broadway St. E. 306.786.7888 The best Japanese cuisine in the city. Karaoke available. HOMESTYLE Fresh on 5th 60 Fifth Ave. N. 306.890.0184 Yorkton’s newest coffee and lunch spot. Humpty’s Family Restaurant Highways 9 and 16 South 306.782.0640 Whether it is breakfast, lunch or supper, it’s all eggs-cellent! Legends Restaurant (Painted Hand Casino) 510 Broadway St. W. 306.786.6777 Offering items from bannock and bison to salads and steak sandwiches. West Broadway Grill 328 Broadway St. W. 306.782.2422 Lexonna’s Soup N’ Such 277 Broadway St. E. (Parkland Mall) 306.783.8211 For a meal, snack or just a coffee break. Menu includes homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and many desserts. Super C Esso 103 Gladstone Ave. N. 306.782.6100 Fresh baked bread every day. Homemade subs and sandwiches. FAMILY DINING Boston Pizza 226 Broadway St. E. 306.786.4444 Family friendly, casual dining restaurant with a seasonal outdoor patio. Pizza Hut 1-132 Broadway St. W. 306.786.2330 Delicious products for life’s favorite moments. CASUAL DINING A&W 365 Broadway St. W. 306.783.5116 OR 277 Broadway St. E. (Parkland Mall) 306.783.6433 39-275 Broadway St. E. 306.783.5119 Home of the burger family and chubby chicken C.J. Audio and Truck Accessories INSTALLATION SPECIALIST IN: y AUTOSTART: Remote Car Starter Systems 1 WAY SYSTEM 2 WAY SYSTEM up to 3,000 ft. of range 2 remotes - 2 yr. warranty FM system with up to 4,000 ft. of range - 2 year warranty 4 - 76 - 7th Ave. S., Yorkton, Sask 306-782-2999 someone else do the cooking, not to mention the dishes,” said Goulden. And even if you are staying in the city for a few days, getting out with family and friends to talk over a cup of good coffee, or a full meal, is a good way to relax. “Food and conversation have always gone hand-in-hand, so why not check out one of the options in the city and enjoy the food and company,” said Goulden. McDonald’s 94 Broadway St. W. 306.783.5600 240 Hamilton Road 306.783.4417 200 seat restaurant with a playroom for children. Mr. Sub 10-146 Broadway St. E. 306.786.7000 Offering a wide variety of great tasting subs with over a dozen toppings. They also offer salads and soup. Eat in or take out. Pita Pit 9-275 Broadway St. E. 306.786.7482 Fresh thinking, healthy eating... A menu for appetites big or small... Make your next event a hit. Quizno’s 249 Hamilton Road 306.782.0663 Offering a variety of subs, catering and food delivery options. Wendy’s Restaurant 160 Broadway St. E. 306.783.0100 “Quality is what drives us every single day.” www.wendys.ca Tacotime 15 – 275 Broadway St. E. 306.783.6667 Homestyle Mexican Food Restaurant Subway 16 Broadway St. E. 306.782.9291 275 Broadway St. E. 306.782-5533 Subway is a fast food alternative with subs, salads, wraps, soup, coffee and desserts. Tutti Fruitti Frozen Yogurt 15D – 275 Broadway St. E. 306.783.0414 www.tfyogurt.ca The largest self serve frozen yogurt in the world COFFEE & DESSERT Tutti Fruitti Frozen Yogurt 15 – 275 Broadway St. E. 306.783.0414 www.tfyogurt.ca The largest self serve frozen yogurt in the world Scoops 37 Broadway St. W. 306.782.0263 Sit out at Yorkton’s only open-air café. Enjoy smoothies, ice cream and Yorkton’s best coffee. Tim Hortons 160 Broadway St. E. 306.782.7717 375 Broadway St. W. 306.782.4505 Enjoy Tim’s coffee, fresh baking, and home-style soups and sandwiches. PARKLAND ENGINE REBUILDERS 1994 Ltd. DIESEL AND AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP Genuine Cummins Parts Hwy. 10 East Yorkton, SK (306) 782-2453 Fax: (306) 786-6116 •See us for all your complete engine rebuilding needs—automotive and diesel. •Wholesale automotive and diesel parts. Page 22 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton Cont. from Page 20 this diverse and talented deliver a harmonized, au- menu includes twin fiddles, family group continues to dience — friendly variety guitar, keyboard, mandolin, Glenn Davidson’s set wow audiences around the of instantly recognizable saxophone — all eclectically design creates a fantastical world with their captivating classics — ranging all the balanced in a performance environment based on the vocals, harmonies and ex- way from Faded Love to for all to enjoy! All shows take place at idea of the natural world re- traordinary musicianship. The Devil Went Down To Georgia, (Gordon Light- the Anne Portnuff Theatre, claiming man-made struc- www.barramacneils.com Lone Tree Road — foot’s) Canadian Railroad located at the Yorkton Retures. Inspiration for the set pieces is drawn from with JJ Guy & Scott Corne- Trilogy and the great Jazz gional High School. For concert details or ice storms and old growth lius, Sunday, April 26, 2015, standard — Night Train! forests. Costume designs by 2:00 p.m. — Lone Tree Road Lone Tree Road invites the ticket information call 783Robert Doyle playfully echo is an eclectic mix of sounds audience to dive in for a 8722 or visit www.yorkeach character’s personal- and local musicians who musical smorgasbord. Their tonarts.ca ity. Ballet Jorgen Canada’s Cinderella is a classical ballet with modern, dramatic sensibilities. www.balletjorgen.ca 206 Smith St. E., Yorkton, SK • 306-782-3520 The Barra MacNeils — Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 7:30 p.m. — As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culDC7100 MC8900 MC9900 ture, dance, language and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal. 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Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sunday: Closed Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton - Page 23 Upcoming Yorkton Events Grain Millers Harvest Showdown November 5-8, 2014 Gallagher Centre Prairie Wildfire Taikwondo Challenge November 15 & 16 Gallagher Centre Kinsmen Comedy Night November 22 Gallagher Centre Santa Claus Parade November 29 Raise the Woof December 5 Gallagher Centre Three Wise Women December 6, 7 Yorkdale Central School Grand Slam of Curling Canadian Open December 9-14 Gallagher Centre Snowarama February 6, 7 Yorkton Farm Toy Show February 14, 15 St. Mary's Cultural Centre DR Auto RV Show February 21 to March 1 Gallagher Centre SSA Provincial Snowmobile Festival February 27, 28 Yorkton Gun Show February 28 to March 1 Gallagher Centre Kids Expo March 21, 22 Gallagher Centre Spring Expo April 10m 11, 12 Gallagher Centre Parkland Outdoor Show & Expo April 18, 19 Gallagher Centre Saskatchewan Country Music Awards April 24, 25, 26 Gallagher Centre YORKTON HEARING SERVICES 12 - 3RD AVENUE NORTH, YORKTON St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church is home to one of the finest paintings of its kind in North America. Covering the entire dome 55 feet above the floor, the amazing work of art has a curvature of more than 62 feet. Visitors are welcome to the church located at 155 Catherine Street but phone calls in advance are appreciated. Call the church at 306-783-4594. Marina Walls, M.S. Audiologist ✔ Locally owned and operated ✔ Registered Masters Degree Audiologist ✔ Complete audiological hearing evaluations ✔ Wax Removal “Your Hearing Care Is Our #1 Priority Creating unique programs to respond directly to business needs through many innovative marketing initiatives. Don’t Delay - Call Today! P.O. Box 20030, Yorkton Phone: 306-783-9243 Cellular 306-621-3227 Email: yorktonbid@sasktel.net website: www.yorktonbid.com Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 306.782.1793 www.yorktonhearing.com Page 24 - Fall & Winter Explore Yorkton
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